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Hardwood floor info

Rebecca Verhoeff

5 years ago

I would love information on the hardwood floors throughout this house. Are they engineered? If so, manufacturer and color are appreciated. If not, species and stain color. Thank you so much. Beautiful work!

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Scheinholtz Associates
5 years ago
The flooring is an engineered, prefinished floor. The box from the flooring says, DuChateau, the Strata collection
Rebecca Verhoeff
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you so much. Does it say the color by chance? I really appreciate your help.
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alchesterlane
2 years ago
Love the floors! Would also love to know the color/brand of the paint in the entryway. Thank you!

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